MUTCD 11th Edition (2023)

Section 2B.55 — Emergency Restriction Signs (R8-4 and R8-7)

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Section 2B.55. Standards, guidance, options and support statements, with figures and cross-references.

Section 2B.55 Emergency Restriction Signs (R8-4 and R8-7) Standard: 01 Emergency Restriction signs (see Figure 2B-26) shall be rectangular and shall have a black legend and border on a white background. Option: 02 The EMERGENCY PARKING ONLY (R8-4) sign or the EMERGENCY STOPPING ONLY (R8-7) sign may be used to discourage or prohibit shoulder parking, particularly where scenic or other attractions create a tendency for road users to desire to stop temporarily. Support: 03 Section 8B.07 contains information for the use of the DO NOT STOP ON TRACKS (R8-8) sign (see Figure 8B-1) to discourage or…

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